Jason Minoda
Sushi Chef
Newport,NC
Summary
Energetic and Friendly Sushi Chef whos enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Executive Chef Manager
Minnesott & Brandywine Bay Golf And Country Clubs
Newport, NC
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Short Term Project to help setup Food and Beverage departments with hiring, training, menu building and costing.
- Menu building for 2 country clubs with speed of service, food cost percentages, and overall dining experience in mind.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and positive reinforcement.
Chef Owner
Self Employed
Morehead City, NC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Menu building, Seasonal Menus, Sushi Classes, and Private multi course dinners were offered.
- Maintained steady 28% food cost.
Chef Manager Trainer
Timeout Tavern
Newport, NC
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Short Term Employment to train potential Chef Managers on daily operations. Training included but not limited to:
- Placing food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- How to develop kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and positive reinforcement.
- Maintaining high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Keeping kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Developing new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Pitching in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
Executive Sushi Chef
Kabuto Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
Morehead City, NC
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Presented dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Worked with local fisherman to source weekly catches and obtain better pricing.
- Handled all private functions from menu building to pricing to execution.
Executive Sushi Chef
Kabuto Japanese Steak House And Sushi Bar
Charlotte, NC
07.2008 - 07.2012
Sushi Chef in Training
Kabuto Japanese Steak House
Charlotte, NC
01.2007 - 06.2008
- 2.5 year understudy with Executive Sushi Chef. Established strong traditional background in fish preparation, handling, and storage.
Education
High School Diploma -
UFCA
Charlotte, NC 08.1998 - 04.2002
Skills
Seafood Breakdown and Cleaning Experience:
Lionfish, Flounder/Halibut, multiple varieties of Snapper (American Red, Vermilion, Glass Eye, Yellow Eye, etc), whole Salmon, whole Tuna (Blackfin, Bluefin, Yellowfin), Octopus, multiple varieties of Shellfish (live Softshell, Uni, Shrimp, Oysters, etc), whole Monkish, Hamachi, multiple varieties of Mackerel, whole Saltwater Eel, variety of Roe (Mullet, Salmon, Flying Fish)
Certification
NC Serve Safe Certificate
Timeline
Washington State Food Worker Card
09-2022
Executive Chef Manager
Minnesott & Brandywine Bay Golf And Country Clubs
02.2022 - 06.2022
NC Serve Safe Certificate
01-2022
Chef Owner
Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2022
Chef Manager Trainer
Timeout Tavern
09.2019 - 11.2019
Executive Sushi Chef
Kabuto Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
08.2012 - 08.2019
Executive Sushi Chef
Kabuto Japanese Steak House And Sushi Bar
07.2008 - 07.2012
Sushi Chef in Training
Kabuto Japanese Steak House
01.2007 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
UFCA
08.1998 - 04.2002